Archive · 26 Aug 2026
N.F. Railway Consultative Meeting Highlights Northeast Connectivity and Infrastructure Growth
Railway officials and public representatives met to discuss trains and railway projects in Northeast India.
The meeting took place at Maligaon on August 25, 2026.
They talked about making rail travel safer, easier and more connected.
Railway electrification has reached 4,170 route kilometres.
Fifteen new train services and more than 250 extra stoppages have been added.
Several large railway projects are also being developed in the region.
Ninety-two stations are planned for redevelopment with improved facilities.
Officials said useful suggestions would be studied and carried out in stages.
The 98th ZRUCC meeting was held at Maligaon on August 25, 2026, under General Manager Chetan Kumar Shrivastava.
Railway electrification has reached 4,170 route kilometres, while 15 new train services and over 250 additional stoppages have been introduced.
Major projects discussed included Bairabi–Sairang, railway works in Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh, doubling up to Tinsukia, and the new Saraighat Bridge.
Ninety-two stations are being redeveloped under the Amrit Station Scheme, alongside expanded digital ticketing and passenger amenities.
Public representatives and railway users submitted suggestions, which N.F. Railway said would be considered and implemented in phases based on feasibility and priorities.
- Who
- Northeast Frontier Railway officials, Members of Parliament, Members of Legislative Assemblies, state government officers and railway users’ representatives attended.
- What
- The 98th Zonal Railway Users’ Consultative Committee meeting reviewed railway services, infrastructure projects, connectivity and passenger amenities.
- When
- August 25, 2026.
- Where
- Maligaon, in the Northeast Frontier Railway region.
- Why
- To gather suggestions and discuss improvements to railway connectivity, infrastructure, safety and passenger services across the Northeast.
- Meeting
- 98th Zonal Railway Users’ Consultative Committee meeting
- Date
- August 25, 2026
- Location
- Maligaon
- Electrification
- 4,170 route kilometres
- New services
- 15 new train services and more than 250 additional stoppages
- Station redevelopment
- 92 stations under the Amrit Station Scheme
- Logistics development
- Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals and the Jogighopa Multi Modal Logistics Park